pearland1 said:
Hi!
We are wondering what is the best stroller option for us. We will have a 2 1/2 year old and an 8 month old on our Disney trip.
Does anyone have advice on whether we should use our double jogger (is it going to be too wide and cumbersome?)......or we have thought about buying a "Sit and Stand stroller"....that way our two year old can hop on and off easily.
We also could rent....but I figure it is so expensive we ought to bring our own...that way we could guarantee storage space, comfort, etc.
Any thoughts/suggestions based on your experiences?
Thanks!
I haven't read anyone's post; I want to give you an uninfluenced opinion.
Yes, with children that age, you should, imo, bring your own stroller. It is better for napping, much more comfortable, familiar which gives a safe feeling, storage, etc.
I've used the sit-n-stand, and I don't recommend it. I hate that stroller period. Although, I've heard some new type of sit-n-stand mentioned and that one might be way different. Mine's two years old. That thing is hard to fold, bulkier than our travel system, double, & double jogger combined. I could never get to the basket if the older child was on it or if the younger child was napping. Plus, while the basket appears large, it really isn't if there will be a second child on it. The older child can not nap on it and with a 2 1/2 yo at WDW, there will most likely be a nap needed in the stroller. The reclining also isn't all that great for the younger child if the older child is sitting--they tend to bump each other. Of course, that's MY experience.
Now I've taken a double jogger to WDW. And of all the strollers we've taken, that was by far the best choice. I'll be doing it again in Dec. for our 2yo & 15 month old (age at time of travel). Now some of it could really depend on what jogger you have. Mine's great for that. I had very little problem on the buses, it sat in front of my feet. I had no problems getting through any of the turnstiles at MGM, Epcot, or AK. MK was a tight fit, but far from impossible. And in the parks, that stroller was a dream!! At the time we had our 4 yo and 15 month old in it. I posted a review on using it when we got back on the family boards in June 2005 for many more specifics.
Some of the things about my jogger that are so wonderful: The front wheel locks or swivels. I think a swivel wheel is pretty important in the parks. Ours also has the front wheel under the footstand instead of sticking out in front which helps a lot. It is no wider than the rentals, or longer either--we actually did measure. Our two seats fully recline or sit up, seperately. When reclined our stroller doesn't suddenly get bigger. I have big pockets and a divided big basket underneath. The seats our comfy (according to our oldest) and then have extra padding--nice for throwing in the washing machine if they get dirty. There is a large canopy that covers top and sides. We also have a sun shade & rain cover which came in handy. It folds easy, and is very compact when folded.
I saw a lot of people with doubles though so I'm sure it's not impossible. Maybe I'm just a wimp. haa haa haa. (Actually, maybe I was just trying to justify new strollers. I'm a bit of a stroller addict!)
